Describes a laboratory experiment on geometrical optics designed for life science majors in a noncalculus introductory physics course. The thin lens equation is used by the students to calculate the focal length of the lens necessary to correct a myopic condition in an optical bench simulation of a human eye. (Author/MLH)

This career exploration instructional unit, one of several resulting from the rural southwestern Colorado CEPAC Project (Career Education Process of Attitude Change), introduces the student to jobs in the environment that are related to life science. Content is in five parts: (1) Part I lists the jobs that may be found in environmental careers and…

Describes elementary school activities and questions which center on the life cycle of the woolly bear caterpillars. (MLH)

DEVELOPED AND SUBJECTIVELY EVALUATED ARE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR USE IN AN INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE LEVEL GENERAL EDUCATION BIOLOGY COURSE, WHICH EMPHASIZES THE DYNAMIC AND INVESTIGATIVE ASPECTS OF SCIENCE. THE MATERIALS, WHICH USE A CASE HISTORY APPROACH, WERE DEVELOPED BY EDITING EXCERPTS FROM CLASSICAL SCIENTIFIC PAPERS WITH ADEQUATE EDITORIAL…

The purpose of this instructional unit is to convey an understanding of the part played by effective problem definition and hypothesis statement in the solution of scientific problems. The major concepts of the unit are process rather than content oriented. Problems, hypotheses, variables, constants and controls represent the principal concepts…

This guide is a collection of "fun" school site activities for sixth graders. Some of the topics covered are: animals, trees, energy and lifestyle, land use and you, energy conservation, and car-pooling. Each section offers both introductory information about the topic as well as questions to ponder such as what, so what, now what, and another way…

Elements of environmental science and how the science is related to the more traditionally established disciplines are explored in this supplementary text. Two aspects of environmental science are considered--subject matter and decision making. Relevant background material in the physical sciences is presented under the following topics: ecology,…

This is a reference book of curriculum and multimedia materials, equipment and supplies, professional references, and auxiliary resource material. This sourcebook attempts to meet the needs of the classroom biology teacher and is a direct response to the many questions and concerns of both biology teachers and those preparing to become teachers.…

This unit is designed to introduce the marine environment to those with little or no previous related background. Students define the marine environment, participate in group discussions, view movies, investigate oil spills, and write environmental impact statements. The first three sessions are designed to take three hours with the composition of…

Describes undergraduate experiments concerning three topics: oxygen carriers, nitrogen fixation, and metal activated enzymes. (MLH)

Describes a photosynthesis process which does not follow the traditional Calvin-Benson cycle. (SL)

Presents an experiment for a physical chemistry course designed expecially for students majoring in the life sciences. (SL)

Discusses a theoretical model that uses a game as a base for studying processes of a stochastic nature, which involve chemical reactions, molecular systems, biological processes, cells, or people in a population. (MLH)